Brentford have broken their club transfer record by signing Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a fee of £39m.
The 24-year-old arrives at the Gtech Community Stadium as a direct midfield replacement for Jordan Henderson, who recently departed for Chelsea.
Sangare caught the attention of several clubs with his impressive performances in France, but Brentford moved swiftly to secure his signature.
The signing represents a major statement of intent from the club as they look to push for a strong finish in the Premier League this season.
The Bees enjoyed a fantastic start to their campaign on Saturday, securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Tottenham at home.
The addition of Sangare will further bolster a squad that has also been strengthened by the arrivals of Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson during the summer window.
